The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Insights into Bashar al-Assad's unexpected departure from Syria and the internal dynamics of the Syrian government during significant upheaval.

Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency’s Telegram, say state fell into ‘hands of terrorism’.

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew meets the new police chief in Syria’s third city, tasked with keeping the peace now that forces led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have ousted the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Every city across the country is now facing the same question: who will rule…

Former leader releases first statement since his regime was overthrown by insurgent groups earlier this month

Bashar al-Assad claimed he had no intention of leaving the country when he lost his grip on the country a week ago

European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria

Burnt-out rooms reveal extent of lucrative regime-supported operation to smuggle drug across region

Former Syrian leader claimed he wanted to stay and fight but left after Russian airbase came under attack

Exclusive: ‘As soon as it becomes apparent that things are stable, I could run trips immediately’ says Dylan Harris of Lupine Travel

A rebel force has deployed to a village in southeastern Damascus to stop looters who swarmed a residential complex in the area and set some apartments on fire

The Israeli PM approved plan to double Israeli population in Golan Heights. Plus, South Korea’s constitutional court begins reviewing presidential impeachment